Senior Payroll Manager - High-Volume & Union Payroll

Cannistraro LLC; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cannistraro LLC in Waltham, MA, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead high-volume weekly payroll operations for its growing mechanical contracting team. You will supervise one Payroll Specialist, ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union payroll rules, and drive process improvements across CMiC and related systems to support accurate, on-time pay for field and office staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of payroll experience, with preference for CPP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of high-volume payroll experience.
• Experience managing payroll operations and supervising staff.
• Construction and union payroll experience preferred.
• CPP certification preferred.
• CMiC experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, multi-state payroll, certified payroll, and prevailing wage.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and timely weekly payroll for field and office employees.
• Supervise and support one Payroll Specialist, providing guidance and training.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union payroll requirements.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, audits, reconciliations, and year-end activities.
• Process union benefit contributions and payroll deductions.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and maintain payroll-related general ledger accuracy.
• Serve as payroll subject matter expert for CMiC and related systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

High-volume payroll

Staff supervision

Multi-state payroll knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CPP certification

Tools

CMiC

Job description

Cannistraro LLC in Waltham, MA, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead high-volume weekly payroll operations for its growing mechanical contracting team. You will supervise one Payroll Specialist, ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union payroll rules, and drive process improvements across CMiC and related systems to support accurate, on-time pay for field and office staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of payroll experience, with preference for CPP